Plan your purchases by checking what you already have at home. Opt for the essentials.
Follow the list you prepared at the supermarket. Try to do your shopping after meals.
Buy greens, vegetables and fruits weekly.
Don't worry about small imperfections in these foods.
Purchase as much as your family consumes.
Eat the ripest fruits first.
Prepare fruit salad, smoothies, using available foods creatively.
When preparing, try to make full use of the food, whenever possible. Pineapple peels become juice, vegetable stalks enrich pies, soups, rice, risottos, etc.
When the food is ready and at room temperature, freeze the surplus in individual portions for consumption (a ladleful of rice, beans, other cooked grains, etc.). If there is any leftovers, reduce the portion until you reach the ideal size.
Freeze only fresh food. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or remove from the freezer a few hours before consuming. Never refreeze.
In general, they freeze very well:
– ready meals;
– breads, cakes, pies and savory snacks;
– seasonal fruits turn into pulp for nutritious natural juices;
– fresh braised tomato sauce;
– blanched vegetables and then cooled for about 3 minutes at each stage (research blanching technique).
They don't freeze well: mayonnaise, raw salads, boiled eggs, boiled potatoes and sour cream, among others.
Try to put only what you intend to eat on your plate. Repeat if necessary.
Choose seasonal products. They are cheaper and tastier.
Try to buy products from the region. This helps to reduce pollution and losses caused by the transport of goods.
Don't buy lettuce, carrots and other foods to remain forgotten and stale in the refrigerator drawer.
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